India, March 25 -- D espite the well-known ill effects of smoking, the habit continues for many. While most people associate it with risks like lung cancer, heart attack, or stroke, cardiovascular surgeon Dr Jeremy London reveals that smoking harms the body in another serious way: by damaging bone health. Explaining how this happens, he takes to Instagram to say, "Smoking directly impacts the cells that create new bone." It disrupts the balance between osteoblasts (cells which build new bone) and osteoclasts (cells which break down old bone), while also increasing inflammation and reducing the body's ability to absorb calcium: both essential for maintaining bone strength. However, there is a silver lining. "The good news is that when you quit, you can actually reverse this process," Dr Jeremy said, adding, "Quitting smoking is one of the most powerful things you can do for your heart, your lungs, and your bones."...